Summary

  • Breaking football news as it happens

  • Rangers chief executive Llambias dismisses McDowall claim

  • Bony replaces Jovetic in Man City's Champions League squad

  • Alexis Sanchez ruled out of north London derby

  • Phelan becomes assistant boss at Hull

  • Six Nations news ahead of Friday's opener

  1. All kitted outpublished at 11:09 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    EnglandImage source, Twitter

    Here is the shirt that you will see in the final of the upcoming Cricket World Cup... possibly.

    England unveiled their World Cup kit today, in a series of tweets, external from the England and Wales Cricket Board.

    Let us hope it brings Eoin Morgan's lads luck.

  2. Ward's Seppi testpublished at 11:03 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Britain's James Ward is on court against Andreas Seppi in the second round of the Zagreb Indoors ATP tournament in Croatia.

    James WardImage source, Getty Images

    The 27-year-old, who is ranked 109th in the world, faces an in-form Seppi, the Italian fresh from an Australian Open where he dispensed of Roger Federer in the third round.

    Ward beat Croatia's Antonio Veic in the first round yesterday.

    Live scorecard here, external.

  3. Looking uppublished at 10:58 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    InstagramImage source, Instagram

    Burnley striker Marvin Sordell put this photo , externalon Instagram: "With the legend that is Sol Campbell, making me look very short."

  4. Pollution fear at Olympicspublished at 10:53 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Organisers of the Rio 2016 Olympics admit they are "concerned" about water pollution in the sailing venue, but

    About 48% of sewage pumped into the Guanabara Bay is untreated, while illegal dumping is a big problem.

  5. 'I am truly happy' - Salahpublished at 10:47 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Mohamed Salah believes his loan move to Fiorentina will help jump-start his career after a disappointing spell at Chelsea.

    The Egypt international is beginning a six-month loan deal, and the Serie A club has an option to make Salah's move permanent this summer.

    SalahImage source, Getty Images

    "I am truly happy to be here," Salah told Fiorentina's official television channel. "I really hope this is a step forward in my career.

    "I know that my move to Fiorentina has generated a lot of interest in Egypt and I hope I can do well and help the team succeed."

  6. Foreign newspaperspublished at 10:38 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    SportImage source, Sport

    Some things you may not have expected to see this morning. Lionel Messi dressed up as the Karate Kid, Luis Suarez looking like he should be in a western and Neymar in a Hawaiian shirt.

    Well there they are, on today's front page of Spanish newspaper Sport. The picture is an advert for Qatar Airways, whose name appears on Barcelona's club's shirts.

    But, wait for it, there is a twist. The paper also says Qatar Airways has been offered the chance to be involved in another sponsorship deal that would see Barcelona's home stadium change its name from Camp Nou.

  7. Get involvedpublished at 10:37 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Rangers have been told they have to play all five of their recent loan signings from Newcastle.

    We have been asking for your reaction to the story. This is what you've told us.

    Gordon Bowie:, external I can't believe this, no manager should have to be told who has to play, think Kenny McDowall will be gone before his notice.

    Connartiste:, external As a Rangers fan I find it disgraceful. No coach/manager should be forced to pick one established player let alone five unproven.

    Mark:, external The Rangers story is ridiculous, surely it compromises the integrity of the league? How the mighty have fallen.

    Keep the comments coming in. How would you feel if it was your club?

  8. 'I banned chips' - Moyespublished at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    In an interview with FourFourTwo, external magazine, David Moyes has revealed he banned chips at Manchester United because he had a couple of overweight players during his spell as Red Devils boss.

    David MoyesImage source, Getty Images

    "I did it because a couple of players were overweight and I didn't think chips were good for their diet," said Moyes, now in charge of Real Sociedad in La Liga.

  9. South Africans hire Husseypublished at 10:20 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Former Australia Test batsman Mike Hussey has been drafted in by South Africa as a consultant during the World Cup, with the Proteas looking to win the tournament for the first time.

    Mike HusseyImage source, Getty Images

    As well as playing 79 Tests, Hussey, who retired in 2013, is regarded as one of Australia's greatest one-day players, averaging 48.15 from his 185 one-day internationals.

  10. Postpublished at 10:20 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    BBC Merseyside Sport, external: Super League champions St Helens set to give full debuts to Atalea Vea and Travis Burns against Catalans Dragons tomorrow at Langtree Park.

  11. Get involvedpublished at 10:14 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Right, you have seen the news from Rangers (10:07 GMT) where they have been told they have to play all five of their loan signings from Newcastle

    So we are asking your feelings on the matter. How would you feel if that was your club?

    Get involved using #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport website.

  12. Rangers must play Newcastle loaneespublished at 10:07 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Rangers manager Kenny McDowall claims he has been told by the club's hierarchy that he must play the five loan signings made from Newcastle.

    Midfielders Gael Bigirimana and Haris Vuckic, defenders Kevin Mbabu and Remie Streete and left-sided Northern Ireland cap Shane Ferguson joined on Monday.

    McDowall says he has been told by chief executive Derek Llambias and football board chairman Sandy Easdale that the quintet must start every game.

    Rangers play Raith Rovers on Sunday.

  13. Foreign newspaperspublished at 10:04 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Mundo DeportivoImage source, Mundo Deportivo

    As Billy mentions, it is the birthday of both Neymar (23) and Cristiano Ronaldo (30) and both make it on to the front page of today's Mundo Deportivo newspaper in Spain.

    The paper says Neymar could go on to score more than Ronaldo in his career. Well done to those eagle-eyed spotters who may have also noticed AFC Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa featured on the right-hand side of the page.

    Mundo Deportivo has a feature on the big man, whose build is "similar to a rugby player", the newspaper says.

  14. Happy birthday to youpublished at 09:53 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Leeds striker Billy Sharp, external on Twitter: Happy birthday to Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Carlos Tevez and of course myself.

  15. Open to the elementspublished at 09:50 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    The Six Nations kicks off on Friday and the first issue has already been settled... the Millennium Stadium won't look like this for the opening game between Wales and England. The roof will be open, not closed.

    Millennium StadiumImage source, Google

    Both teams must agree for it to be closed and while Wales head coach Warren Gatland stated that is his preference, England have declined.

    The weather forecast for Cardiff on Friday night is cold but dry, convincing visiting head coach Stuart Lancaster to have it kept open. The stadium's roof was closed when England lost 30-3 to Wales in 2013.

  16. Thursday's back pagespublished at 09:47 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    IndependentImage source, Independent

    The Independent has the latest on QPR's search for a new boss, plus a photo of Liverpool's match-winner Philippe Coutinho. There's also a spot of rugby union ahead of Friday's Six Nations opener.

  17. Thursday's back pagespublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    The MirrorImage source, The Mirror

    More Liverpool FA Cup reaction in the Mirror and a story claiming Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor turned down a £1m a month offer to sign for a club in Qatar.

  18. Everton news conferencepublished at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Finally, Roberto Martinez talks about the plaque that will be unveiled at Goodison Park on Saturday in memory of the 96 who lost their lives at Hillsborough.

    "It is something we take a lot of pride from - the strong bond between the two teams towards that tragedy," the Toffees boss said.

    "It will be It is a tribute that will stand forever and we will always be there supporting the Hillsborough families support group."

    And that is that from the Everton boss, he's off no doubt for a brew and a lie down in a dark room.

  19. Everton news conferencepublished at 09:30 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Two days to go until the 224th Merseyside derby. Here's Roberto Martinez's thoughts on the game.

    "The Merseyside derby is one of the most special games in world football," said the Toffees boss.

    Rodgers MartinezImage source, Getty Images

    "The last one was a phenomenal football game with plenty of goals, both teams with an attacking mindset. I expect the same on Saturday.

    "Liverpool and are on a good run and we feel similar in terms of the confidence the win at the weekend gave us, and the fact we are unbeaten in five."

  20. Everton news conferencespublished at 09:27 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2015

    Everton's big deadline day signing was Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon and it is fair to say Roberto Martinez is happy to get him.

    "Aaron is very focused, ready to train and perform," said Martinez. "When you sign a player in January it is very difficult to find someone who is up to speed with his fitness.

    Aaron LennonImage source, Getty Images

    "But he is. He's an incredible player, he is fully fit, and ready to make an impact and be involved at the weekend - that is very rare with a January signing.

    "Will he start the derby? We have to be carful and make sure he knows the way the team plays. But I expect him to be in the squad and he has a massive role to play over the next few weeks, when we have a lot of games."